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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
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Input8 x IP video inputs via NDI, resolution-independent, NDI inputs supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates
2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
1080i: 59.94, 50
720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
SD: 59.94, 50, 25
Support for up to 8 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system
2x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI
2x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive
4x mini display port with output adapters
3x of the outputs support multiviewers using standard display resolutions
4x M/E buses supporting video re-entry
1x Mix/Effect channel per bus with support for up to 2 sources
2x KEY layers per bus
2x DSK channels
5x media players
2x DDR
1x Sound
15x media buffers
5x animation buffers
10x graphic buffers
Integrated LiveMatte chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
8x input keyers
2x media player keyers
4x M/E keyers
15x buffer keyers
Integrated video composition engine on the switcher and each M/E bus to create, store, and apply layer configurations and DVE-style motion sequences
16x configurable COMP presets per bus
Integrated LiveSet technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included
Integrated DataLink technology enabling real-time, automated data input from internal and external sources, including webpages, spreadsheets, scoreboards, databases, RSS feeds, watch files, XML, CSV, ASCII and more
4x recording channels from either NDI inputs or Mix outputs (10x with Premium Access)
Records and retains alpha channel data
4x QuickTime archival video recorders (Native NDI Codec for recording)
Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification
Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
Grab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs
Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding
Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSP's
Input: 1x 1/4" (6.35mm) balanced mic
2x 1/4" (6.35mm) balanced line
Output: 2x 1/4" (6.35mm) balanced line
1x 1/4" (6.35mm) stereo headphones jack
Native support for network audio input and output via NDI
Embedded audio supported for all NDI input and output video signals
Integrated support for Dante networking protocol from Audinate
Import, store, and play back multimedia files, with optional transcoding, including:
Video: AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263, H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, WebM, and more
Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, JPEG-XR, JPEG2000, EXR, RAW, TIF, WebP, and more
Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, and more
Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
-1.0-1.5 frames
Support for network tally via NDI
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9" (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1cm)
9 lbs (4.1kg)
TriCaster 8000, TriCaster 860, TriCaster 460 and TriCaster 410
16.5625 x 2.25 x 8" (42.0624 x 20.32 x 5.715cm)
1x HDMI (Input)
1x HDMI (Loop)
1x NDI (RJ-45 port)
1x HDMI embedded audio input (48/44.1/32 KHz)
1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Line Level (48 KHz)
Stereo audio (2-channel LPCM)
Tally support via NDI
Power over Ethernet (PoE support conforms to the IEEE 802.3af-2003 specification)
External power via USB type-C (5V 2A)
2160p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 24
1080p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24
720p: 60, 59.94, 50, 29.97
480p: 60, 59.94 (16:9, 4:3)
4.72 x 3.54 x .87" (120 x 90 x 22mm)
0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)
Your Story BRIGHT
Give your audience a reason to watch, a reason to care, a reason to share. All the detail. All the color. All the action. In Ultra High Definition.
Your Story BIG
Make your story more than words, more than slides. Make it real TV. More engaging. More informative. More dynamic. More accessible.
Your Story BETTER
Tell your story with motion graphics, amazing virtual sets, and dynamic effects. Always compelling. Always memorable. Always you.
Your Story BOLD
Make your statement. Stream to the world. Splash on the big screen. Share across the campus. Compromise nothing.
Your Story TOLD
TriCaster Mini now in 4K UHD, allows you to tell your story in a whole new way. Everything in your world is a video source ( even your iPhone ), and you can build your show using tools you know and love ( even MS Word ).
- TriCaster Mini 4K | NDI -
The power of visual storytelling is bigger, brighter, better and bolder than ever.
True Resolution Independence
Present your audience with an immersive viewing experience defined by amazing clarity and incredible detail. Produce programs, performances, events and live sports in the resolution of your choice, all the way up to true 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition)
Powerful Switching & Compositing
Powered by innovative software-driven technology, TriCaster gives you the tools to turn every frame of video into an artistic masterpiece. Consider the screen a blank canvas and unleash your inner artist with multi-camera switching, mix effects, zero-latency video re-entry, custom animated transitions, a full-motion composition engine, and much more.
Integrated Real-time Motion Graphics with Adobe Authoring
Import your own graphics from Adobe Photoshop or create your own custom animations with Adobe After Effects using NewTek LiveGraphics. It lets you work with the same Adobe Creative Cloud tools you already know, so there are no proprietary applications to learn or specialized training required. Use Datalink to import text and image links for informational graphics, sports, or social media integration.
World-Class Live Virtual Sets
Save on studio and set expenses without sacrificing production value. With integrated LiveSet technology, TriCaster can transport your talent into professionally-designed virtual environments, complete with multiple angles, virtual camera movements, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated lens flares and stunning augmented reality effects that blur the line between virtual and reality.
Built-in Video Players
Add your files to the built-in video players for on-demand and automated playback, including auto-advancing playlists, live-edited highlight reels, and much more. With responsive player controls, presets, real-time editing tools, selectable transitions, and playlist effects, you have everything needed to make magic from your stored media.
Unlimited Recording & Replay
Capture all your sources during a production in any resolution or frame rate for fixes in post or archiving for later use. You can also trigger replays from the Program or Preview bus on any input without using a separate replay system.
Skype TX Integration
Conduct a live Skype video call with any remote guest, anywhere in the world. TriCaster systems are the only video production systems to feature direct Skype TX software integration with broadcast-quality video and balanced audio, allowing you to present production-ready conversations, interviews, reports, and more-regardless of the caller's device.
Multi-screen Delivery & Streaming
It's more important than ever to deliver content to ALL of today's screens. You can output 16x9 video for traditional video applications. Or, change your aspect ratio to square or vertical video with no compromise in production power and stream that content using the built-in dual encoders to multiple destinations simultaneously. Unlike other products, only TriCaster allows you to switch, stream and record in into a wide array of formats, resolutions, aspect ratios, and frame rates.
Social Media Publication
Share real-time updates and on-demand content across your social media accounts, uploading images and video directly to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube and more-complete with comments and hashtags.
Multichannel Audio Mixing
Set the tone for your production with comprehensive audio integration, including a software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog, and USB audio devices, audio over IP networking with NDI, Dante, and AES67, professional DSPs, fader control, VU metering, Talk Back communication, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing to four audio mix outputs.
Real-Time Monitoring and Multiviewers
See everything happening during your production with fully adjustable single-screen or multi-screen monitoring. With three customizable multiviewers, configurable windows and workspace layouts, operator confidence monitors, visual indicators, scopes, and more, you can easily personalize the environment to your preference.
Revolutionary Automation & Teleprompter from MS Word
With Live Story Creator, script the entire production in your favorite word processor, including production cues (camera takes, transitions, effects, graphics, clips, and more), and export as a .docx file. Load the file into your TriCaster system and run the teleprompter control to execute the entire production. Virtually anyone can run quality and consistent productions without experience or training.
Software Control Panels
Create your own software-based control panels and operate your TriCaster system from any compatible desktop or mobile device-anywhere on the network with LivePanel. Easily accessible through any Web browser or operating system, LivePanel includes production-ready control panels for remote video mixing, media playback, audio mixing, and macro automation, plus the LivePanel Builder tool to design your own custom panels geared toward your unique productions and workflows.
Simplified IP Connectivity with NDI
Say goodbye to the tangled mess of bulky video cables and take advantage of the plug and play simplicity of NDI (Network Device Interface) IP video protocol. Connect to a wide variety of NewTek NDI-enabled products, along with the world's largest ecosystem of third-party IP video products using a single network cable for video, audio, key, control, tally, and in some cases power over Ethernet.
Features
Video
4K UHD: Native support for 2160p video in frame rates up to 60 frames per second on all external inputs and primary mix output for true 4K UHD production
4K UHD Workflow: Support for full-capacity 4K UHD video workflow for switching,streaming, recording, and delivery, including file playback, graphics, and mix effects
3G: Native support for 1080p video in frame rates up to 60 frames per second on all external inputs and primary mix outputs
Audio
7-Band Equalizer: Shape sound to your preference, configuring the tonal range of seven separate frequencies for each audio input and output
AES67: Support for the AES67 networking protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers for interfacing with compatible audio devices over IP
Audio Delay: Compensate for external synchronization issues between incoming audio and video sources with a configurable audio delay setting for every audio input
Configuration
Buffer: Manage buffer configuration quickly and easily with anicon-based control scheme comprised of individual, interactive buttons for configuration, asset management, title editing, and unloading
Auto Color: Optionally enable automatic color matching between video inputs to account for variable lighting conditions and camera settings
Clip Thumbnails: Optionally customize the thumbnail image for each media file in the DDR and the Media Browser for at-a-glance identification and organization
Control
Autoplay: Enable media playback to start and stop automatically, and optionally advance to the next item in the playlist when playback of the current item concludes
COMP Panel Control: Access, assign, and apply COMP presets directly from the configuration panel of any M/E bus
Control Panels: Take a hands-on approach to operation with companion hardware control panels that map to the user interface
Data
Data Presets: Store frequently used text and images as easily accessible presets to accelerate graphics production and live titling workflows
DataLink: Map real-time data from internal and external sources to titles, comments, file names, and other fields in graphics templates
DataLink Extension: Add the DataLink extension to the Google Chrome browser of any networked computer to send text or images from the Web across the network to the system for use in titles and graphics
- TriCaster Mini Control Surface -
Portable, professional control for live productions of any size. The ideal traveling partner for TriCaster Mini, the TriCaster Mini CS provides studio-style control and a small footprint to deliver professional results from the office, an event, or anywhere.
Features
Intuitive layout mapped to the TriCaster Mini live desktop
Large, backlit buttons and premium T-Bar for confident, comfortable performance
Faster, more accurate interaction than point and click
Attractive, compact design and simple, plug-and-play setup